Imagine a chest overflowing with the priceless gems of knowledge, and wisdom. It sits within you, ready to be opened, yet remains locked and inaccessible. The key to this treasure lies not in external force, but in the gentle, consistent practice of self-discovery. This is the essence of meditation, a journey of becoming intimately familiar with your own mind, heart, and being.
“He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.” – Lao Tzu
“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.” – Lao Tzu
Really knowing yourself is a core principle of any ancient wisdom – having deep knowledge of SELF.
“Knowledge is a treasure. Practice is the KEY to it.” – Lao Tzu
Knowledge is like having treasure in a locked chest. It’s so close but yet so far because even the richest treasure is not worth anything if it is locked away from you – if you have no access to it. You already have SO much knowledge that’s not being put to good use yet, and the key to unlocking this treasure is practice.
The word “meditation” means “to become familiar with”, and what exactly we become familiar with through the “practice” of meditation is our SELF.
We might think that we’d get to a place where we never become triggered again or never experience “unwanted” emotions again, but for the moment let go of that idea and entertain this thought…
what if every thought and feeling you have, (even the “worst” ones) becomes intimately “familiar” to you? What if you never become unsettled or blindsided by an emotion or thought because you know exactly why it shows up, where it comes from and how to deal with it because you have “become deeply familiar with” your mind to the point that all of this is welcomed, all of this is accepted?
Can you imagine the ease and speed with which you will be able to move through whatever has upset you? How much faster would you be able to return your attention to where your energy is spent most productively?
The key to this treasure is practice, because everything you practice you become better at. Join us for this exercise in becoming familiar with all that is your beautiful mind.
Here are some guiding mantras to remember on your journey:
- Every experience is an opportunity for self-discovery. Embrace each thought and emotion as a valuable teacher.
- Practice makes perfect. Consistent meditation cultivates the deep understanding that unlocks your inner treasure.
- Accept yourself fully. You are worthy of love and understanding, just as you are.
- Focus on progress, not perfection. You’re on a journey, not a race. Celebrate every step forward.
You have access to a treasure chest of wisdom, but without practice this chest will remain locked away from you. You have to put it into practice… join us…
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: A sense of self.